CEN Substance Abuse And Answers

There is no __________ ___________, _____________________, or _____________________ ________ for a substance abuser. - Answer- classic cultural, socioeconomic, or educational profile Clinical pattern of drug use: - Answer- habitual use of drugs not needed for therapeutic purposes tary use drug addiction leads to drug abuse lsive drug craving, seeking, and use dency develops American Psychiatric Association (APA) DSM-IV - Answer- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders A maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by 2 or more of the following, occurring within a 12-month period: - Answer- 1.Recurrent substance use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. 2.Recurrent substance use in situations in which it is physically hazardous. 3. Continued substance use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance. 4.Tolerance. 5. Withdrawal. 6.The substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended. 7.There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use. 8.A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects. 9.Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use. 10.The substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance. 11.Craving or a strong desire or urge to use a specific substance. Severity specifiers: Moderate: Severe: - Answer- Moderate: 2-3 criteria positive Severe: 4 or more criteria positive Specify if: With Physiological Dependence: evidence of tolerance or withdrawal (i.e., either Item 4 or 5 is present) Without Physiological Dependence: no evidence of tolerance or withdrawal (i.e., neither Item 4 nor 5 is present) Most common drugs of abuse: - Answer- alcohol and those found in the categories below: •Cannabinoids •Depressants •Dissociative anesthetics •